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Desane Family History

Desane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deane, Delane, Devane, Deshane, Lesane, Dewane, Dean, Devine, Cesare

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Where is the Desane family from?

You can see how Desane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Desane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Desane family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desane. 60% of Desane men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Desane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desane census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Desane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Desane. For the veterans among your Desane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desane lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Desane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desane in 1956 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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